The latest episode of Chicago Fire left fans holding their breath, thinking Michael Bradway’s Damon is leaving Firehouse 51. After all, Michael Bradway’s character faced a near-death experience that could change everything for him. With his lungs severely damaged, viewers are now wondering: Is Damon’s time at 51 coming to an end? Here are all the details.
Could Michael Bradway’s Jack Damon be leaving Chicago Fire’s Firehouse 51?
As of now, there’s been no confirmation that Jack Damon, played by Michael Bradway, is leaving Chicago Fire’s Firehouse 51.
The moment that sparked this speculation came during the April 16 episode titled Post Mortem. During a house fire, Damon was accidentally left behind in a smoke-filled attic after a miscommunication during evacuation. By the time Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) realized his half-brother was missing, Damon had already passed out from smoke inhalation.
Rushed to Chicago Med in critical condition, Damon’s survival was uncertain. Though he eventually woke up, doctors shared that his lungs had sustained serious damage. The big question now is whether the injury is permanent, which could force Damon to leave Firehouse 51.
For any first responder, lung damage is a career-threatening condition. In an emotional hospital scene, a shaken Damon asked Severide, “What if it’s bad?” Severide tried to reassure him, but the fear was clear. If Damon can’t pass the required medical tests, he may never fight fires again. Despite the grim prognosis, there’s still a glimmer of hope. Damon later received news that he could make a full recovery, but the road ahead won’t be easy.
Chicago Fire has never been afraid to shake things up, and Damon’s injury could go either way. Will he beat the odds and return to duty, or will this be his heartbreaking exit from Firehouse 51? Only time will tell.
